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The megalithic cemetery of Carrowkeel, consisting of a complex of neolithic passage tombs, is situated on the Bricklieve Mountains. Despite their relatively low height, these hills are remarkably rugged. See Máire MacNeill, 'The Festival of Lughnasa' (pp. 187-88) for details of the festive assembly at Carricknahorna or Skein Hill on the southern edge of the Bricklieve Mountains.
Bricklieve Mountains is the second highest hill in the Bricklieve/Curlew area and the 1104th highest in Ireland.Trackback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/931/?PHPSESSID=chsmuguocvr5ltlv2rr7g4g4e0

Bricklieve Mountains are home to many passage tombs, and it is possible to climb into several of them via narrow passages. This collection of tombs is known as the Carrowkeel Passage Tombs. These tombs are neolithic and are up to 800 years older than the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. (the tombs are up to 5400 years old) Bricklieve is easily reached from Castlebaldwin on the N4 road. Follow signs from Castlebaldwin for the Carrowkeel passage tombs, or if self-navigating head for G740122A to reach the entry road. There is space for several cars at this popular tourist destination. There are nice views of nearby Lough Arrow, as well as the surrounding farmland. However this hill will better be visited for the attractions on its summit as opposed to the views. Trackback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/931/comment/5690/

three5four0 on Bricklieve Mountains, 2009

by three5four0 16 Apr 2009

From the N4 at Castlebaldwin (a possible former home of Alec?) follow the Carrowkeel Megalithic Cemetery sign posts, sometimes just saying Tombs south west on a minor road (there is also signs for a Historical Trail). At a road junction at 740122A turn left then take the first right up hill on a small track. Next there is a gate, where some people park, go through and close the gate behind you and drive on further. Shortly come to signs, warning that the rest of the track is unsuitable for coaches!, not with standing the interesting sight that a coach turning or meeting another vehicle on this track would make, you can park here. Those who drive a pretend 4 wheel drive jeep or indeed the real McCoy can drive further till 752121BB, where there is space for 2 cars / rancheros, cross out as applicable. Note!, the track to here has pot holes and only one possible passing place, it is not the road you would want to have to reverse far on, better to park by the signs.

From 752121BB walk south east up hill, on a well trod route, to the first Megalithic Tomb, once you crawl into the chamber it is high enough to stand up. The second Tomb is a lot tighter, but you can still crawl in, make sure to bring the torch.

After exploring the Tombs walk the short distance to the summit, which has a further two sites either side of the summit. This is an amazing hill for its size, with Megalithic Tombs, Cairns & Hut sites and great views, one visit will not be enough. Trackback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/931/comment/3720/

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Geo on Bricklieve Mountains, 2009

by Geo 27 Sep 2009

Concur with paddyhillsbagger about three5four0's description as being accurate and much better than I could give. Wife and I were bone idle and drove up to very end of the track, although rough its quite passable with care in a car. Views were reasonable but would have been stuuning if the day was better. If you want a place to appreciate burial tombs which is relatively remote but easy to get to, only a few kms from the N4, this is your place. And if you are short of time you can drive right up like me and have it bagged within a half hour of the N4. Very nice place, really is worth a return visit with time to explore and see more. Liked this one a lot! Trackback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/931/comment/4147/

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Picture from scannerman : bricklieve mtns

Picture: bricklieve mtns

room with a view..

by scannerman 17 Aug 2012

took a sojourn to the bricklieve mtns and Carrowkeel tombs just recently, quite a beautiful and panoramic area, you can see why the ancients choose this site..the views over the surrounding countryside are superb. Trackback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/931/comment/14759/

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Picture from sperrinlad : where the druids sleep

Picture: where the druids sleep

A magical walk on the miners trail

by sperrinlad 30 May 2016

a magical walk as part of the historic miners trail, i fell in love with the place and spent quite some time inside the ancient tombs on the summit, these tombs are thought to predate the Egyptian pyramids, they remained sealed from their date of construction until the 1930's. Trackback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/931/comment/18552/

three5four0's comments are spot on. This hill really does deserve a second visit to explore all the megalithic tombs and admire the views. Sadly on the day we climbed it was lashing with rain and visibility was extremely poor. On a clear day it would be a great walk for kids. Trackback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/931/comment/4064/